(Corydalis) A fragrant, shade-loving perennial that is related to bleeding hearts. Small in size but striking blue flowers stand out.
Exposure: Shade to morning sun
Bloom Time: Late Spring-Early Summer. May also re-bloom in Fall.
The ultimate in drought tolerant plants. We carry a small selection of cold hardy cactus such as Agave, Echinocereus, Opuntia & Yucca. Assorted offerings vary each season. Come see what you find!
Give them a sunny spot and good drainage. Then sit back and enjoy the low maintenance show.
Exposure: Sun
Bloom Time: Summer
(Antennaria) Low, gray-green leaves work well in a sunny, well drained area. The fuzzy flowers are held about a foot above the leaves and resemble a cat’s paw. A native perennial– it is a beneficial plant for pollinators. Zone 3. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Exposure: Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Time: Spring
Long lived herbaceous perennial. Much loved for its large blossoms on a 2′-3′ plants. In our climate, afternoon sun can be a little intense for them. Site them where they will get lots of morning sun or in bright dappled light.
Exposure: Part Sun
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Cheerful white blooms are a favorite of many. Shasta daisy offer a burst of blooms in summer. Deadhead to extend bloom time. Varieties may range from tall (2-3 ft) to dwarf (12″-18″).
Exposure: Sun
Bloom Time: Summer
Have a moist, sunny area? Siberian Iris give the look of a tall, clumping grass with the benefit of blooms in early summer. These may be deep velvety purple, blue or white. Stunning when in bloom. Foliage fades to a yellow tone in Fall.
Exposure: Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Hardy geraniums, sometimes called Cranesbill Geraniums are typically a mounding to spreading perennial. Their flat, round blossoms are typically in pink or blue tones. In some varieties, the foliage will tinge red as cooler Fall temps arrive. This gives you a longer show from both flowers and foliage.
Exposure: Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Time: Summer to Fall
(Dicentra) There are several types of bleeding heart. They are all shade or morning sun loving plants.
Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart: (Dicentra spectabilis) This lovely plant offers unique heart-shaped pendant blooms on long arching stems. A wonderful Spring bloomer for the garden that has morning sun or shade. Flowers may be pink or white. This plant is in its full glory in Spring. However, it dies back in the heat of summer–so site it at the back of the garden where other summer bloomers can fill in the visual void. It is a hardy perennial and will return in Spring each year.
Fern-Leaf Bleeding Heart: (Dicentra formosa hybrids) This type of Dicentra has smaller stature than the Old Fashioned types– around 18″H x 18″W. Flowers can be pink or white and are heart shaped on upright stems and rise above ferny delicate foliage. It blooms in late Spring and may continue to have a lighter bloom period thru Fall. Foliage stays handsome throughout the season.
(Symphytum) This velvet-leafed herb is often used as a medicinal in topical skin ointments and salves. Many gardeners will also tell you that the leaves are a welcome addition to compost piles or for soaking to make a liquid fertilizer as comfrey’s deep roots “mine” nutrients from the soil. Still others choose to clip stems & leaves (allowing them to wilt so that they can’t re-root) and then use them as a natural mulch in the garden.
Comfrey is a perennial plant in our area. It will grow just about anywhere– full or part sun. It prefers rich, loamy or sandy soil but will adapt to most soil types. Tip: Site it wisely, once planted– it can live for many years and isn’t easy to remove as any little piece of root that remains will sprout a new plant.
(Aquilegia), Add some of these lovely flowers to your garden! They have a long bloom time, especially when deadheaded. They come in a multitude of colors and also heights. This is one we always offer in Spring. Come visit us for current selections.
Exposure: Morning Sun, Filtered Light, Shade
Bloom Time: Late Spring-Early Summer
Varieties:
Alpine
Rocky Mountain Blue
…and other assorted varieties
